Litigation Paralegal

LHH US; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Job summary

LHH US is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a contract-to-hire role in Downtown Los Angeles. The position requires hands-on paralegal support through pleadings to trial, with strong trial preparation and calendar management skills.

The job starts onsite, with a planned shift to a hybrid schedule after 45 days, offering solid potential for conversion based on performance. You will assist attorneys, draft pleadings and discovery materials, manage case files, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal; strong business litigation background preferred.
• Trial preparation experience required.
• Paralegal certification required.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through trial support.
• Prepare for trial, including trial binders, witness files, exhibit preparation, and trial logistics.
• Independently handle court filings and ensure compliance with deadlines in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files and litigation calendars.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel.
• Support discovery processes.

Skills

Trial preparation

Communication

Organization

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

eDiscovery tools

Court filing software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Pay Rate: $40 to $50 per hour DOE

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire, Full-Time, Onsite for the first 45 days then hybrid 3 days onsite

LHH is partnering with a national law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal on a contract-to-hire basis to support a busy business litigation practice in Downtown Los Angeles. This role requires a hands‑on paralegal with strong trial preparation experience and the ability to manage matters from pleadings through trial. There is strong potential for conversion based on performance and business need.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through trial support
• Prepare for trial, including trial binders, witness files, exhibit preparation, and trial logistics
• Independently handle court filings and ensure compliance with deadlines in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files and litigation calendars
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
• Support discovery processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal; strong business litigation background preferred
• Trial preparation experience required
• Paralegal certification required
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with eDiscovery tools is a plus, not a requirement

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

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